Great Links Tor Flyer - Fell Race

An spectacular route of 4.5 miles of fantastic running with some breathtaking views. Probably one of the best off road routes on Dartmoor! Starting and finishing at Fox and Hounds Hotel near Bridestow/Lydford. Also incorporating Junior Races. The 10th race of the Dartmoor Fell Series! 

Called 'the flyer' as the descent may be the closest thing a runner may come to flying - of course everything that comes down must first go up !?

Wednesday 21st August 2024, Seniors start at 18:45 pm, Juniors U9 & U11; U13 & U15 briefing at start line ( gate by moor) 17:50 start at 18:00 - finish in field - Presentations at 18;35 just before senior race. Senior race briefing 18:35 at Moor gate - start at 18:45. 

• Best Times for the course: each year have been gradually reduced to some phenomenal times.
• Male CR - Ben Perry (Exeter harriers) 36 min 55 sec set in 2023
• Female CR - Charlotte Walker ( TAC) 43 mins 57 secs set in 2023
• Awards for normal ages groups.
• The run will be limited to a maximum of 200 competitors 
• Minimum age limit for the senior event is  minimum15 years.
• 'a word for specatators' - come up onto first hill the view of the course is amazing

SW Fellrunners are pleased to stage this evening fell race with supporting younger age group events.  We are also pleased to have the support of North Dartmoor Search and rescue team.The event has an FRA licence and all junior courses are marked and marshaled, senior course will only be partially marked. We are welcoming anyone with an interest in off-road running to this new event. 

Junior 6-11 yrs( age at year end) 2k with 120m of ascent, start brief at 17:45, £1:50 on line entry.
Youth 12-14 yrs, 4.0k with 150m of ascent, start brief at 17:45, £1:50 on-line entry.
Adults Race 15+yrs 7.5k, with 380m of ascent, starting at 18:45, £5:50 entry on-line plus 50p booking. 

Adult race prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd finishers and winners of U23, and normal vet categories hopefully by 8pm in the pub or if nice on outside seating by the bar.

All race Parking, may change - expected in the camping field behind the pub - so approach with care - please follow marshals instructions . All junior runners must still complete as parental consent form on the day, registration for juniors closing 20 minutes before each race starts. 
Toilet facilities will be available and refreshments available in the pub after the event.

Same course as last year - of course has a hill in it Start at Moor gate- the route will take track to Gt Nodden tor, past both cairns then almost go back on yourself and descend on marked path to ford below to the tin workings in the valley. 2 markers will indicate direction of line via open moor ( slight up here) to Little Links tor( checkpoint) , continue up this slight incline to Gt Links tor ( check point next to trig) - the course is pretty flat or downhill from here!. A fast descent directly to Arms tor ( head for Left  most rock as you approach - for checkpoint) - then contouring path to Brat tor ( Checkpoint) and then an even faster descent from Brat tor to stepping stones- do not cross the river but follow path back up stream to ford crossing that leads to Fox and Hounds- finish in field you parked in. We will be using our rapid results so you will get info live as you finish and we hope results out with 5 mins of end of the race.

This a short Cat A race. We are advising that the following mandatory kit is taken -, a whistle, hat and light rainproof top is recommended. No additional kit required. If there is a severe weather forecast check this site for details.

Anyone willing to marshal junior or adult races please contact Rees Jenkins  via facebook messenger. thank you. Please please help. great views and photo opportunity of course .

How to enter

• Pre-Entry fee for Seniors is £5:50 plus 50p booking fee. 
• Entry for Junior races is £1:50 and only on the day. Register 20 mins before race.
• Deadline for entry will be Monday 19th at 20:00hrs August.
• This race may be full so book early. Any help of marshalling support greatly received - please contact organiser on  facebook page